Species Details

@Jahir Mahmud Sohag,Bangladesh;

Clamorous Reed-warbler Did you see this animal?

Scientific Name : Acrocephalus stentoreus
Family : Acrocephalidae
Order : Passeriformes
Class : Aves
Phylum : Chordata
Other Name : Oriental Reed Warbler
Habitat : Villages, Wetlands
 
Description : Clamorous Reed-warbler are olive brown birds with a long, straight bill. Their upperbody is greyish olive brown and throat is white. The bill is bicolored with dark brown upperbill and skin toned lower one. It is typically encountered in expansive reed beds, frequently accompanied by clusters of bushes. Its nest, resembling a basket, is constructed within the reeds, where the female lays a clutch of 3-6 eggs. It is insectivorous, but will take other small prey items.
 
Distribution in Bangladesh
References:
description written by:Zarin Tasnim,Department of Zoology, University of Dhaka;information source: Encyclopedia of Flora and Fauna of Bangladesh, Vol-26, iucnredlist.org;Photo credit and copyright:Jahir Mahmud Sohag,Bangladesh;taxonomic checklist:P. M. Thompson and S. U. Chowdhury (2020). A checklist of birds of Bangladesh.Birds Bangladesh;bird song owner:James Lidster(www.xeno-canto.org/James Lidster), bird sound copyright reserved according to www.xeno-canto.org rules; more information, please contact us.